Summary:
Zip code 35054 is home to a single public elementary school, Coosa Valley Elementary School, which serves grades Kindergarten through 4th grade with a total enrollment of 404 students as part of the Pell City school district.
Coosa Valley Elementary School is a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top 15% of elementary schools statewide for three consecutive years, including a 96th place finish out of 686 schools in the most recent year. The school excels in English and Science, with 3rd-grade English proficiency at 85.19% and 4th-grade Science at 73.33%, both well above district and state averages. While Math proficiency is its relative weak spot—hovering around 54-60%—it still outperforms the district and state in this subject. The school also boasts an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 1.4%, compared to 9.5% for the district and 12.0% for the state, indicating a highly engaged student body. This academic success is particularly notable given that 57.18% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, a common measure of economic disadvantage.
Within the Pell City district, Coosa Valley Elementary School is a clear leader, outperforming the district average in all five tested categories in the most recent school year. The school maintains a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1 and spends $8,363 per student. Performance has been stable or improving year-over-year, with 4th-grade Science proficiency jumping from 62.82% to 73.33%. For parents, this school offers a consistent, high-quality education with strong community support, though targeted attention to Math could help students reach even higher levels of achievement.
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